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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team boycotted the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships on March 15 due to inequality in pay.

Long Road Ahead for Equitable Support in USA Hockey

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor April 3, 2017
The U.S. Women's National Hickey Team decision to boycott the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championships demonstrated that the fight for equitable opportunities between male and female athletes is not over yet.
Business Brevity Is a Privilege

Business Brevity Is a Privilege

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 10, 2016
A video about empty email inboxes was produced for comedy, but turns a blind eye to the inescapable double standard in the workplace.
Women’s Soccer Demands Equal Pay for Superior Work

Women’s Soccer Demands Equal Pay for Superior Work

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
Our women’s soccer team should be an inspiration for the next generation of female athletes. But we as a society fail in giving young girls incentive to pursue soccer when they earn for their excellence only a fraction of what their male counterparts make for mediocrity.
Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

April 17, 2014
Given the prominent female presence in the workforce, women should not continue to accept reduced pay for equal work.

Pay inequity hurts female college graduates

April 16, 2014
This harsh reality is particularly applicable to NYU students, where the ratio of women to men on campus is three to two.